Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon

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Situated at the end of the picturesque Brecon to Monmouth Canal in the pretty market town of Brecon on the edge of Brecon Beacons National Park, Theatr Brycheiniog offers a popular and acclaimed programme of performing arts and entertainment throughout the year.

In the last year alone, the venue has welcomed the likes of Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet, Tony Benn, Cerys Matthews, Lee Evans, Ben E King, Julian Lloyd Webber, Richard Alston Dance Company, Max Boyce, The Chronicles Of Long Kesh, BBC National Orchestra Of Wales, Earthfall, Julian Clary, Brecon Baroque Festival, Mid Wales Opera, Birmingham Stage Company, Mid Wales Chamber Orchestra, Faulty Towers Dining Experience, The Blues Band, Mappa Mundi, Edward Fox, Jethro, and Seth Lakeman.

Other facilities on the theatre site include a a year-round programme of visual arts by artists from the region in the Andrew Lamont Gallery and a nationally acclaimed bistro Tipple’n’Tiffin.

Quick look

Theatr Brycheiniog

Canal Wharf

Brecon

Powys LD3 7EW

 

Phone: 01874 611622

Email: info@brycheiniog.co.uk

www.brycheiniog.co.uk

Opening hours

Box Office is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and 9am to 5pm on Sunday. On performance evenings, the Box Office will remain open half an hour after the advertised start time.

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